Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have thwarted a suspected bandit attack on military camps in Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas of Katsina State, while also intercepting an unidentified surveillance drone believed to have been deployed by the criminals. The incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. when troops spotted a …
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The Labour Party (LP) National Executive Council (NEC) has ratified and inaugurated the interim National Working Committee (NWC) led by Sen. Nenadi Usman as Chairman and Sen. Darlington Nwokocha as Secretary. The ratification is contained in a communique issued at the end of its NEC meeting in Abuja on Friday. …
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…Says he must get prior security clearance henceforth to visit Edo State Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, instructing him not to visit the state again without prior security clearance. The governor’s remarks came during …
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The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 35,535 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), worth ₦58.36 million, at several notorious smuggling flashpoints known for fuel diversion. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, confirmed the development during a news briefing held in Lagos on Friday. Operations Whirlwind and Federal Operation Unit Zone ‘A’ …
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The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has sold more than 1.14 billion shares of Fidelity Bank Plc in a major off-market transaction, raising speculation about a possible shift in the bank’s ownership structure. The transaction, which took place on Friday, July 18, 2025, involved the crossing of exactly 1,140,866,892 …
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THE Katsina United Football Club has invited 41 indigenous players for screening into the club ahead of the upcoming 2025/2026 NPFL season. The Permanent Secretary, Katsina State Ministry of Sports and Youths Development, Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu announced this in a statement on Friday in Katsina. He said that the screening …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) ssys it recovered 35 stolen vehicles across the country in the first half of 2025. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Ogungbemide said the recovery was a reaffirmation of FRSC’s commitment to …
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The Nigerian stock market closed the week on a positive note on Friday as investors gained N824 billion. This was the fourth positive market performance in the week, after a week uptrend in the previous week. Market capitalisation surged by 1.00 per cent to reach N83.241 trillion, up from N82.417 …
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Sen. Seriake Dickson, has condoloned with the family and people of Ijebu-Ode following the passing of His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. Newsextra24 reports that Dickson is representing Bayelsa West in the Senate. In a statement made available to newsmen on …
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Nigeria produced a masterclass to thrash Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday. A tunning performance from the nine-time champions grants them a ticket to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded Zambians heading for home. The performance and result …
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